Local News Producer - 24 month contract

Rogers Communications; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Kelowna seeks a Local News Producer for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will create high-quality local news content and engage with community members. You should possess strong storytelling skills, be capable of mentoring volunteers, and have a passion for news. The position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to diverse community programming and staying informed about production technologies. This role supports both personal and career growth in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for news and storytelling.
• Creative and agile approach to multitasking.
• Strong public relations and training skills.
• Interest in supporting production tasks.
• Self-starter who works well independently.
• Understanding of community television production.

Responsibilities

• Produce local news content with high production quality.
• Pitch story ideas and engage with community members.
• Deliver accurate content to Master Control.
• Mentor volunteers and strengthen community connections.
• Stay updated on production equipment.

Skills

Storytelling

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Mentoring

Job description

Local News Producer Rogers TV - 24 Month Contract

Who we're looking for:

We’re looking for a dedicated Local News Producer with a passion for local affairs and an interest to collaborate with community members to bring outstanding local content to our viewers in the Okanagan region.

What you'll do:

• Produce relevant local news content with high production quality.
• Research, develop, and pitch story ideas to Station Manager for approval.
• Deliver content to Master Control, ensuring accurate associated metadata in the scheduling and distribution system.
• Engage local creators and mentor volunteers to strengthen community programming.
• Build and maintain relationships with the local community.
• Stay up to date of the available production equipment, participating in training sessions as new equipment is introduced.
• Work collaboratively, cultivating positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• A passion for news and storytelling - you know what makes a great story and know how to tell it.
• A creative, agile, and decisive approach with the ability to tackle multiple projects and to deliver on deadline.
• Strong interpersonal, public relations, training and media related skills.
• A keen interest in improving skills needed to support various production tasks and solve technical problems when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse group of volunteers.
• Self‑starter who works well with minimal direction.
• An understanding of community television and the production process are considered assets.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre‑employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 2350 Hunter Road (7788), Kelowna, BC
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Production
Requisition ID: 329991

To support career growth, collaboration, and high‑performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week starting October 6, 2025, increasing to five (5) days per week effective February 2, 2026. We believe that in‑person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry‑leading performance.

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media